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Weird Things That Make You Look & Feel 10x Better Almost Instantly

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You don’t need a 30-step skin-care routine and monthly massages to look and feel your best. These quick, smart fixes are gaining tons of fans because they deliver maximum results with minimal effort. Scroll on for weird things will make you look and feel way better almost instantly you’ll wish you knew about sooner.

A microwavable eye mask for comforting moist heat

Warm up this heated eye mask in the microwave and secure it around your head to soothe a headache, open-blocked oil glands, and hydrate dry eyes. It’s filled with non-toxic beads that emit a moist heat and covered with soft velour fabric that blocks out light. It also has a stretchy, adjustable strap for a secure fit.

A nasal spray that clears congestion instantly

“I’m [...] impatient,” one reviewer wrote, but this nasal spray is “just as good and much quicker” than a neti pot when it comes to clearing your sinuses. Using a fine mist of saline solution, it breaks up congestion, clears passages, and moisturizes nostrils for instant relief from allergies or a cold.

Silicone scrubbers that gently exfoliate chapped lips

If your lips are chapped and balm isn’t cutting it, these lip scrubbers could be the answer. Using double-sided silicone textures, they exfoliate dead skin, massage the skin to improve absorption, and prep lips for a smooth lipstick application. They’re also non-irritating and easy to clean.

  • Available styles: 5

A gorgeous ring that doubles as a fidget toy

A gorgeous piece of jewelry that doubles as a discreet fidget toy? No wonder one reviewer hasn’t taken this fidget ring off since they got it. It has an adjustable design to fit most fingers and spinning beads to keep you calm and focused. Despite its low price tag, it’s made from sterling silver with sparkly cubic zirconia gemstones.

  • Available styles: 2

A roll-on aromatherapy blend to help with migraines & more

“I have used this product for years and it really works!” one reviewer raved about this migraine stick, which contains a blend of essential oils and menthol in a base of coconut oil. It’s designed to reduce stress and cut through headaches using aromatherapy, and it comes in a portable, roll-on bottle that’s easy to apply on your wrist, neck, or temples.

An adorable heating pad weighted with clay beads

Long enough to wrap around your abdomen or shoulders and cute enough to pass for a plushie, this axolotl heating pad is both practical and adorable. It’s filled with natural clay beads that retain heat when microwaved and add 2 pounds of soothing weight, so it’s great for relieving cramps, headaches, and muscle tension.

  • Available styles: 9

Magnesium lotion to support sleep, nerves & muscles

This magnesium lotion is a topical supplement that allows the body to absorb the essential mineral as needed through the skin. It’s designed for rapid absorption without a greasy residue, and it has coconut oil, shea butter, and collagen for skin care.

  • Available styles: 10

A pen & grooming tool for full, realistic brows

Thanks to this four-in-one brow set, one reviewer’s eyebrows “have never looked better.” It includes a double-sided pen with a precision brush and a four-prong marker for full, realistic-looking brows, plus a grooming tool with a spoolie and tapered brush. The formula is smudge-resistant, long-lasting, and comes in seven shades.

  • Available styles: 7

Earlobe support patches that are a mini miracle

According to reviewers, these Lobe Miracle patches are, in fact, a mini miracle. Stick a clear, discreet patch onto the back of your earlobe and poke the earring post through to support heavy jewelry, add structure to stretched-out holes, and protect piercings from tearing.

A roll-on numbing formula for fast pain relief

Studies show that Lidocaine can offer relief from nerve and muscle pain within 30 minutes of application. This numbing formula contains 4% lidocaine and 1.5% phenol to penetrate deep into muscles and joints, reducing pain, tension, and inflammation. It also dries fast and comes in a roll-on bottle for easy application almost anywhere on the body.

Stretchable, twirlable fidget toys that are “so satisfying”

Pull, stretch, twirl, squeeze, and wrap these Monkey Noodle fidget toys to boost focus and reduce stress wherever you happen to be. They’re colorful, glittery, and quiet, and they’ve earned an average 4.6-star rating from over 1,700 reviewers, one of whom called them “so satisfying to play with” and “perfect for both kids and adults.”

  • Available styles: 2

A lash primer that nourishes, lengthens & extends wear

Some reviewers use this Sky High lash primer alongside their favorite mascara to extend length and amplify volume without clumping, smudging, or flaking — while others wrote that it’s so effective at separating and elongating, they don’t need any mascara at all. Its tinted formula is infused with ceramides and vitamin B5 to nourish and soften lashes over time, and it’s ophthalmologist-tested so it won’t irritate contact lenses or sensitive eyes.

  • Available styles: 11

An aromatherapy pen that diffuses essential oils

Using essential oil blends in your choice of 16 scents, this aromatherapy pen diffuses a relaxing scent as you journal, doodle, or take notes. According to reviewers, it’s also a really good pen that writes smoothly, doesn’t bleed, has a comfortable grip, and retracts back into the barrel with a twist. It also comes with an ink refill and has a tab so you can adjust the scent output.

  • Available styles: 16

A puzzle book to relax your body & engage your brain

Looking for a screen-free activity that relaxes your nervous system and engages your brain? This big book of brain games has over 100 puzzles that stimulate your vocabulary, math skills, and critical thinking abilities. The variety includes crosswords, word searches, cryptograms, sudoku, and logic puzzles, and reviewers appreciate the easy-to-read pages and the answer key in the back.

Root clips that add more volume with less heat damage

Using tangle-resistant teeth that lift hair at the roots, these styling clips aim to make curly hair more voluminous with less damage. They’re ventilated for air-drying or use alongside a diffuser, and sturdy yet lightweight for comfortable wear. “These have brought new life to my hair,” one reviewer wrote. “More waves, more volume, and my refresh style days are better than ever.”

  • Available styles: 2

A milky polish that illuminates, nourishes & strengthens nails

If your nails are looking yellow and feeling brittle, this illuminating nail concealer gives them a nourishing break — without compromising on appearance. Pearlescent light reflectors neutralize discoloration, botanical extracts strengthen nails and soften cuticles, and a milky tint gives your hands a clean, soft-glow finish.

  • Available styles: 3

A vibrating spatula that unclogs pores

Use this vibrating face spatula with its stainless steel head to extract gunk from your pores, or slip on one of the textured sleeves for scrubbing, cleansing, and exfoliation. It’s rechargeable with four modes to target blackheads, whiteheads, excess oil, and more, and it automatically shuts off after five minutes to preserve battery life.

  • Available styles: 4

An instant re-do for your smudged nail polish

How many times have you painstakingly painted your nails only to smudge them directly after? Kur Instant Smudge Fix gives you a re-do. Apply it over the ruined polish to immediately smooth any smudges, wrinkles, bubbles, or dents — without having to start over. One reviewer deemed it “sorcery,” while another called it a “lifesaver.”

Exfoliating facial sponges that have reviewers hooked

Made from medical-grade foam, these exfoliator sponges are textured enough to remove makeup, excess oil, and dead skin cells, yet gentle enough for daily face cleansing. They come in a pack of 10, and they’ve earned an average 4.5-star rating after more than 17,000 reviews, one of whom raved, “I'm hooked on these for making my face feel truly clean.”

A scented cuticle oil that feels like a spa day

This scented cuticle oil has stellar ratings because it’s formulated to heal dry, cracked cuticles and strengthen nails, all while looking and smelling amazing. The paraben-free formula soaks into skin fast without leaving a greasy residue, and the bottle contains real flower blossoms for a spa-like touch that actually looks good sitting on your bathroom vanity.

An under-eye brightener that won’t settle into lines

Most under-eye concealers can crease, but according to reviewers, this is not your average under-eye concealer. Its three-in-one formula hydrates dry skin, brightens dark circles, and primes the area for crease-resistant, fade-free coverage. One reviewer called it “the perfect balance of hydration and creaminess, which blends in seamlessly without settling.”

  • Available styles: 4

Self-tanning drops that don’t streak, smell, or transfer

These self-tanning drops are so easy to add to your favorite lotion, moisturizer, or face cream. Instead of using chemical ingredients, it creates a golden, sun-kissed glow using DHA derived from beets. It also hydrates and nourishes skin with aloe vera, jojoba oil, and green tea extracts, and it dries fast without streaks, harsh odors, or transferring onto your clothes.

  • Available styles: 3

A chin mask that hydrates, firms & compresses

The face gets all the pampering, but what about the jawline? These chin masks combine smoothing, moisturizing ingredients like retinol, collagen, and hyaluronic acid with a stretchy strap that offers gentle compression. According to reviewers, they’re worth every penny: “Works amazing! I noticed a significant difference after two uses,” one reviewer wrote.

  • Available styles: 3

A strap & guide for stretching more deeply

Using 10 loops that span 6 feet, this Stretch Out Strap helps you stretch your arms, legs, back, and shoulders at your own pace and while measuring and improving your flexibility. It’s also durable and reinforced to prevent tearing, and it comes with a 40-page exercise booklet with illustrations.

A gel-dispensing comb that locks hair into place

Tame frizz, smooth flyaways, or secure hair into a sleek up-do with minimal effort. This hair finishing stick contains a plant-based gel that dries clear and without a greasy residue, locking your hair into place despite wind, moisture, and movement. It’s also easy to distribute thanks to its built-in comb applicator.

Colorable ceramic coasters with mandala designs

Reduce stress now and later with this mandala coaster kit. The set includes vivid markers that dry fast without stains or bleeding, so you can color your way to mental relaxation. Since the coasters are made from temperature-resistant ceramic with scratch-proof cork pads, you can also rest easy knowing that your furniture is protected.

A list journal that’s so simple, yet so powerful

A journaling practice doesn’t have to be overwhelming. 52 Lists for Calm is a well-rated journal that encourages self-care, stress-relief, and acceptance through easy-to-complete lists. The pages also contain inspiring quotes, colorful illustrations, and thought-provoking short essays. “I would recommend this book to anyone who’s struggling with anxiety or stress,” one reviewer wrote. “So simple, yet so powerful.”

A blendable lip liner for soft, blurred definition

According to reviewers, Cloudline Blur is not your average lip liner: “It goes on super smooth and creamy, but it still stays put all day,” wrote one reviewer who loves “how it blends easily for a soft, blurred look.” Available in seven shades, it’s smudge-resistant and infused with hydrating, nourishing ingredients to keep lips soft. You can also apply it as a lipstick.

  • Available styles: 7

Self-heating steam masks with soothing aromatherapy benefits

Rip open one of these aromatherapy steam masks to enjoy up to 35 minutes of moisturizing heat and soothing scents, whether you’re relaxing at home, treating a headache on your lunch break, or recuperating after a long flight. The non-woven fabric self-heats up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce tension and dry eyes, and the stretchy ear straps make for a universal fit that’s comfortable to wear.

  • Available styles: 8

A cream that soothes the body using plant-based ingredients

Using plant-based ingredients like arnica and boswellia serrata, this joint and muscle cream aims to soothe inflammation and minimize discomfort. It’s drug-free, low-odor, and non-sticky, and according to reviewers with arthritis, muscle aches, sore knees, and foot pain, it makes a big difference: “Within the first 24 hours, I couldn’t believe how well it worked with the swelling,” one reviewer wrote.

A wrinkle-releaser spray that also eliminates odors

Forget the iron, and quit wasting time waiting for the dryer. Just spritz your outfit with this wrinkle-releaser spray, tug on the material, and smooth out your clothes with your hands. It not only leaves fabric looking crisp and wrinkle-free, but it also eliminates odors and has a soft linen scent to keep you smelling fresh.

  • Available styles: 2

A weighted lap blanket that feels like a hug

Since it weighs 5 pounds, measures 29 inches across, and has a chic leaf design, this weighted lap blanket offers an easy way to enjoy the benefits of deep pressure stimulation on the go. It’s filled with glass beads and covered in a velvety fabric to soothe anxiety, relax your nervous system, and help with overstimulation in overwhelming environments.

  • Available styles: 7

Mousse that makes your hair soft, smooth & volumized

Instead of making your hair dry and crunchy, this conditioning mousse is a no-rinse leave-in treatment that softens, hydrates, detangles, and smooths. It contains milk proteins for nourishment, antioxidants from sunflower seeds to protect against the elements, and a warm vanilla scent that one reviewer described as, “absolutely delicious — just like cake batter!”

  • Available styles: 2

A callus-removing gel that transforms your feet

“My feet have never been so soft! [...] Better than any pedicure I’ve ever had,” wrote one reviewer who’s “a total believer” after trying this callus remover gel. Its professional-strength formula takes less than 7 minutes to penetrate deep into dry, rough heels, softening the dead skin so you can easily remove it with a pumice stone or foot rasp.

  • Available styles: 4

A double-sided scrubber that exfoliates & massages

This body scrubber has long bristles on one side to remove dirt and exfoliate dead skin, and massage nubs on the other to boost circulation and encourage lymphatic drainage. Since it’s made from medical-grade silicone, it’s quick-drying, easy to clean, and discourages the growth of bacteria and unwanted odors. Get it in your choice of nine colors.

  • Available styles: 9

A foot spa that costs less than a salon pedicure

This foot spa is a bestseller with almost 40,000 reviews, and it costs less than a single salon pedicure. It aims to rejuvenate and soften tired feet with its heated water, bubble jets, and raised massage nodes. It also has a removable pumice stone for exfoliation, splash guards to keep the water in, and a toe-touch control button so you don’t have to get your hands wet.

Semi-cured nail strips for an instant gel manicure at home

If you don’t have the patience for polish, these gel nail strips come in semi-cured wraps that you can press onto your nails and finish curing with a UV lamp. They transform into a hard, gel-like manicure that lasts up to two weeks without smudging or chipping. The set includes 30 wraps in 15 different sizes to fit most fingers, plus two prep pads, a nail file, and a wooden cuticle pusher.

  • Available styles: 25

A blurring powder that looks like an Instagram filter

“There’s magic in this little thing!” raved one reviewer about the Neo blurring powder. Others compared it to a real-life Instagram filter. This powder aims to absorb oil while blurring pores and creating a hydrated glow, plus it comes in a travel-friendly compact with a velvet puff and a built-in mirror.

  • Available styles: 3

Angled clippers to easily trim your own toenails

Clipping your own toenails has never been easier. These ergonomic toenail clippers have an angled head, a long handle, a wide jaw, and sharp blades to effortlessly trim thick nails without contorting yourself. “Can’t say enough how convenient these are to use,” one reviewer wrote. “No more angled cuts because you can’t bend yourself into a pretzel.”

  • Available sizes: Small — Large
  • Available styles: 10

A top coat that turns any polish into a gel mani

Transform any nail polish into a long-lasting gel manicure with this GelShift top coat. It creates a glossy, plump finish that lasts for up to 10 days without chipping, and it comes off with remover instead of soaking, drills, and damage. Just paint your nails with any polish, let them dry, apply this top coat, and cure it under a UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds.

A quick, easy way to get perfect winged eyeliner

For those whose eyeliner never seems to match, these winged stamps make the process quick, easy, and even. The set comes with two pens (one for each eye), both with a precision brush on one end and a curved cat-eye stamp on the other. The formula is also highly pigmented, cruelty-free, smudge-resistant, and waterproof.

  • Available styles: 4

Aromatherapy inhalers filled with real essential oils

Research shows that the scent of eucalyptus oil can clear airways, relieve congestion, and ease respiratory conditions. These nasal inhalers are filled with 100% pure essential oils for aromatherapy on the go — no mess or carrier oils required. They also come in lavender for relaxation, peppermint for energy, and variety packs for a range of uses.

  • Available styles: 4

A weighted, heated cape that actually stays put

Why settle for a slippery heating pad when you can get targeted relief that goes where you do? This electric cape is weighted with glass beads, has six temperature levels for heat therapy, and secures around your waist and chest to relax the muscles of your neck, back, shoulders, and lumbar. It also has a 9-foot cord and an LCD controller.

  • Available styles: 2

A kit to help you remove & treat ingrown toenails

This over-the-counter Dr. Scholl’s kit is a “lifesaver” for reviewers who struggle with ingrown toenails. It comes with a medicated pain-relief gel to soften the area, stainless steel tools to lift and trim the ingrown nail, and foam rings and bandages to cushion and protect the toe.

  • Available styles: 2

Portable sneaker cleaners that make shoes look like new

“A simple, quick, easy way to make my sneakers look like I just bought them,” wrote one reviewer who finds these instant sneaker cleaners “more effective than spray cleaners or magic erasers.” Their double-sided design has a textured scrubby surface to remove dirt, scuffs, and discoloration, and an orange polishing surface to finish the job. They’re also individually wrapped and pre-moistened for use on the go.

An under-eye balm for versatile skin care on the go

This versatile eye balm stick uses floral extracts and licorice root, and aims to brighten dark under-eyes, reduce unwanted wrinkles, and provide up to 48 hours of hydration. You can also use it on your forehead, cheeks, neck, and lips.

  • Available styles: 6

A giant shark plush that’s squishy & adorable

This giant shark plush gives you maximum chonk for minimal cost. It’s 15% bigger and full of weighted elastic stuffing, so you can squeeze, cuddle, and smush your way to relaxation. You can also get it in four other sizes and a few different colors.

  • Available sizes: Medium — XXX-Large
  • Available styles: 4

A natural beard brush that’s stylish & effective

A pear-wood handle and sisal fiber bristles make this the most stylish beard brush you’ve ever displayed next to your sink or on your dresser — but it’s also designed to tackle dandruff, soften facial hair, and tame your beard without synthetic materials: “This brush is incredible!” one reviewer wrote. “The bristles are just right — gentle on my skin but tough enough to tame my beard and distribute oils evenly.”

Shower steamers for a spa-like experience

These shower steamers give you all of the luxurious benefits of a bath bomb while standing up. Place one right outside the stream of water and breathe in the aromatherapeutic scents as they dissolve. These are made with menthol, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oils to help you breathe, but you can also get them in other scents, like orange spice, lavender rosemary, and London Fog.

  • Available styles: 5

A corrector pen that removes excess nail polish

Erasing your mistakes has never been easier. This OPI manicure corrector pen contains a non-drying remover, which it dispenses through the precision tip to remove excess polish around the nail bed and cuticle. It’s also refillable and has two interchangeable tips that store inside the cap.

A hair accessories kit for endless styling possibilities

With this 38-piece hair accessories kit, the styling possibilities are virtually endless. It comes with three different sizes of hair donuts for sleek buns, three rollable shapers for voluminous chignons, two topsy tools for up-dos and braids, five hair ties that resist tangling, and eight bobby pins to secure it all in place. Get the set in your choice of three shades.

  • Available styles: 3

A powder that exfoliates & cleanses dull skin

This face cleanser comes in powder form and turns into a foamy lather when activated with water — and it left reviewers wondering, “Where have you been all of my life?” Using papaya enzymes and Hawaiian Noni, it’s designed to cleanse and exfoliate dull skin without drying it out. It’s also travel-friendly and fragrance-free.

Mesmerizing galaxy slime for tactile fidgeting

Kids obviously love this galaxy slime thanks to its mesmerizing rainbow shimmer and squishy texture. That said, adults also love it, granted it’s non-sticky and low-odor with a tactile feel for disruption-free fidgeting. Since it comes in a pack of six, you can gift it as a stocking stuffer or stash jars at your desk, in your car, and in your bag.

A lumbar stretcher that decompresses your spine

Use this back stretcher on the floor to offer relief after a long day of driving or sitting at a computer, or prop it up against your chair for lumbar support that promotes better posture. Either way, it decompresses your spine with its adjustable curvature and 88 acupressure nodes, and you can use it with or without the optional foam cushion.

A 3-in-1 setting spray for a radiant, dewy glow all day long

Most setting sprays dry into a matte finish, but Elizabeth Mott’s Thank Me Later is a three-in-one mist that locks in your makeup, controls oil without drying, and creates a hydrating, dewy finish. “I am all for affordable makeup products and this one is by far the best,” one reviewer wrote. “My makeup never looked better, and it lasts all day long.”

A white noise machine that’s portable & rechargeable

White noise improves sleep quality by filtering out distracting sounds — but research also shows that it may alleviate anxiety and stress by regulating your nervous system. The SlumberPod is a portable, USB-rechargeable white noise machine with 21 soothing sound options and a ring that clips onto strollers, tents, and headboards. While it’s great for babies, plenty of adults also use it at home or while traveling.

A Shiatsu foot massager with optional heat

“So relaxing after a long day” and “super effective for my tired feet,” one reviewer raved about this heated foot massager, which costs way less than you’d think. Using Shiatsu-kneading nodes that move in two directions with three intensity levels, it aims to work out tight muscles, reduce tension, and boost circulation. You can also use it on your calves, thighs, and arms.

  • Available styles: 2

A finger massager reviewers can’t live without

This finger massager is small, simple, and affordable, but one reviewer called it their “best purchase on Amazon” and wrote, “I don’t know how I survived without this!” Using dual rollers and a clamp design, it applies even pressure to both sides of the finger at once, stimulating blood flow and reducing stiffness. The other side features a singular roller you can use on your hands or arms.

A diffuser bracelet for on-the-go aromatherapy

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil blend to one of the felt pads, which come in 12 colors to match your outfit or suit your mood. Then close the magnetic locket and pull on the adjustable chain to secure this stainless steel diffuser bracelet around your wrist, enjoying the benefits of aromatherapy as you go about your day.

  • Available styles: 2

An exfoliating brush to tackle ingrown hairs & razor bumps

Using stiff bristles that loosen dead skin and stuck hair follicles, this exfoliating brush aims to tackle ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and strawberry skin. You can use it wet or dry on your legs, underarms, or bikini area, ideally before hair removal processes like shaving or waxing — and it has an ergonomic design that fits in the palm of your hand.

  • Available styles: 4
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